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I Bet You Didn’t Know

August 29, 2013 by Hillary 14 Comments

Mornin’!

I like to keep the posts I write on Nutrition Nut centered around the general themes of food/recipes, exercise/fitness, and self-love/wellbeing, but I also enjoy sharing bits and pieces of my life, regardless if they fall under the category of “healthy living.”

I’ve found that some of my favorite types of posts from the blogs that I read are when the authors share personal details about their lives. It allows further connection between readers and writers, bloggers and friends. Of course, there are always times to keep things private, but it spices things up when someone shares a detail or story about their life you would have never known.

With that, I’ve got a fun (or so I think) post for you; it was inspired by the “I Bet You Didn’t Know…” series seen on Carrots ‘N’ Cake. (BTW, all images sourced from Google images.)

I bet you didn’t know…

I went dog sledding on top of a glacier in Alaska (way back when in 2001).

This is one of my fondest traveling memories to date. How could I forget sledding behind Iditarod dogs on a glacier in the middle of Juneau, Alaska!? The helicopter ride, listening to Enya, over jagged yet gentle glaciers may have been the the best part though.

Sledding

I was in a national Chevy car commercial with my mom when I was five years old.

A family friend of ours, working in the cable business, suggested our whole family “try out” for the commercial shooting in our area. My dad, mom, brother and I did so, but they selected just the gals ;) I remember hours and hours of prep and outfit changes, all for a split-second shot. My blink of fame aided my college education, so no complaints here.

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I named our family dog after my favorite nurse, Phoebe, when I was in the hospital.

Sort of an unusual name for a pup, but – clearly – there was a lot of meaning behind it. I usually called her “Phebes” for short; it fit her well.

I’ve never been on a roller coaster.

I’ve been to Disneyland (once) and county fairs, but I’m referring to the real deal. If I was presented the opportunity, I think I would go on a ride just to say I have (and live a little!), but I’m in no urgent rush to get flipped upside down at an uncomfortably fast speed.

roller coaster

I am obsessed with checking my email.

I have two email accounts (not including my work email): one for the blog, and one for personal communications. I am a bit obsessive about having an empty, or tightly organized at the very least, inbox. Gmail/Google rocks. I can’t imagine life without it!

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The Bachelor/Bachelorette is my guilty pleasure. 

I don’t have cable, but I watch it online. I know “reality” TV is anything but, but my eyes turn into water works every finale. 

Bachelorette

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Do you like roller coaster rides?

How often do you check your email?

Have you ever been on TV? 

Filed Under: Life Tagged With: Chevy, Gmail, The Bachelorette

Don’t Fight the Feeling

July 13, 2010 by Hillary 27 Comments

1. Don’t fight the feeling of wanting to watch last night’s episode of The Bachelorette at 10:30 a.m. in your sweaty and muddy exercise clothes.

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2. Don’t fight the feeling of wanting lunch 2 hours after eating breakfast.

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3. Don’t fight the feeling of wanting a PB&J for lunch, despite eating a bowl of carbohydrates for breakfast. Just eat your vegetables.

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4. Don’t fight the feeling of wanting to take photos outside in the grass for the 16th time this summer.

5. Don’t fight the feeling of wanting to take a nap after an 84-minute run, including 3 longgg hill repeats.

6. Don’t fight the feeling of wanting to bake zucchini bread an hour before dinner.

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7. Don’t fight the feeling of wanting to add chocolate chips.

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Summer Bliss Bread

[original recipe from me!]

Dry.

  • 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 c. whole wheat flour
  • 1/3 c. rolled oats
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • pinch of salt

Wet.

  • 1/2 c. canola oil
  • 1/2 c. organic cane sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 T non-fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp. vanilla

  • 2 c. zucchini, shredded
  • 1/2 c. walnuts, toasted & chopped
  • 1/4 c. chocolate chips

In a smallish bowl, mix together dry ingredients. In a medium-large bowl, whisk together oil and sugar. Whisk in eggs, 1 at a time. Add yogurt and vanilla. Add flour mixture alternately with the zucchini [minimal mixing is key]. Fold in nuts and chips. Plop into a greased loaf pan and bake @ 375* for 50-60 minutes.

8. Don’t fight the feeling of wanting to smear a piece with Cacao Bliss – life’s too short.

A relaxing day at the Hillary household: running, napping, baking. I hope you enjoyed a moment of relaxation on this Tuesday, too : )

See you!

Hillary

  • Did you participate in Running Tuesday? I sure as heck did!
  • Are you watching this season of The Bachelorette? Your pick? Roberto!
  • What do you like to do with zucchini? Besides baking… grilling it, or adding it to vegetable stir-fry or pasta.

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ANNOUNCEMENT: SEEKING ROOMMATE(S) for HLS

I am looking for 1+ roommates for Sunday night of the Healthy Living Summit. Also, Courtney and I are willing to share our room on Thursday night, if anyone is in need of a room then.

I already have the rooms reserved for Thursday and Sunday night [I’m rooming with others Friday + Saturday]; I am just hoping to reduce the cost of the hotel expense and meet some more amazing health bloggers by sharing a room.

Please let me know [by e.mail] if you, or anyone you know, is interested. Can’t wait for Chicago! : )

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Artisana, Cacao Bliss, Dark Chocolate, PB&J, The Bachelorette, Veggies, Zucchini Bread

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